What Was La Belle Epoque? (Part 1): AP Euro Bit by Bit #34

La Belle Epoque is a french term for the time period roughly between the end of the Franco-Prussian War and the beginning of World War I. In this episode, I look at some of the economic, social, and political changes that took place in this period. The second Industrial Revolution, the rise of consumerism and leisure activities, new inventions, and lots more!